Hel: From 1 Different Sources
(Norse) In mythology, the goddess of the dead Hela, Helah
Sunbathing; the exposure of the body to sunlight to promote healing.... heliotherapy
A bacterium which colonises the stomach. While it may cause no disease, it has a tendency to produce in?ammation – gastritis. This may progress in some people to peptic ulceration (see PEPTIC ULCER), and even to gastric cancer. The bacterium can be identi?ed on blood testing or, more accurately, by obtaining a biopsy of the stomach wall by ENDOSCOPY. It can be eradicated by treatment with PROTON-PUMP INHIBITORS and antibiotics.... helicobacter pylori
A type of severe PRE-ECLAMPSIA (a disorder affecting some pregnant women) that affects various systems in the body. HAEMOLYSIS, raised concentration of the enzymes in the LIVER, and a low blood platelet count are among the characteristics (and explain the name HELLP); patients are acutely ill and immediate termination of pregnancy is necessary. (See also PREGNANCY AND LABOUR.)... hellp syndrome
Morbid state due to infestation with worms... helminthiasis
Round worms, tapeworms and flukes.... helminths
(Hebrew) From the wealthy village Helama, Helamah, Helamma, Helame... helam
(Hebrew) A healthy woman; one who is fertile Helbon, Helba, Helbia, Helbona, Helbea ... helbah
(Welsh) Surrounded by light... held
(Welsh) One who is highborn; a princess Heled, Helede... heledd
(German) A holy woman; one who is successful... helga
(Greek) Daughter of the sun Heliah, Helea, Heleah, Heliya, Heliyah, Heller, Hellar... helia
(Greek) Form of Helen, meaning “the shining light” Helyce, Heleece, Heliece, Heleace... helice
(Greek) In mythology, a willow nymph who nurtured Zeus Helica, Helyke, Helika, Helyka, Helyca... helike
Exorcism, Prophetic Dreams, Healing, Wealth, Invisibility... heliotrope
This is the lightest gas known, with the exception of hydrogen. This property renders it of value in ANAESTHESIA, as its addition to the anaesthetic means that it can be inhaled with less e?ort by the patient. Thus it can be used in the presence of any obstruction to the entry of air to the lungs.... helium
(Greek) In mythology, the daughter of Athamas who escaped sacrifice on the back of a golden ram... helle
Protection ****TOXIC*** ... hellebore, black
(German) Form of Wilhelmina, meaning “determined protector” Helmah, Helmia, Helmea, Helmina, Helmyna, Helmeena, Helmine, Helmyne, Helmeen, Helmeene... helma
(Danish) Form of Elizabeth, meaning “my God is bountiful” Helsah, Helisa, Helise, Helissa, Helisse... helsa
A type of lymphocyte which assists the B-Lymphocytes in producing antibodies.... t-helper cells
False Unicorn root. Blazing Star root. Chamaelirium luteum LA Gray. Parts used: roots, rhizome. Keynote: female reproductive system.
Constituents: helonin, saponins, chamaelirin.
Action. Powerful uterine tonic. Emmenagogue. Adaptogen. (Simon Mills) Precursor of oestrogen. Anthelmintic, diuretic, emetic.
Uses: Weakness of female reproductive organs. Absent or painful periods. Endometriosis, leucorrhoea, morning sickness, female sterility, inflammation of the Fallopian tubes, vaginitis, pruritus. Symptoms of the menopause: hot flushes, heavy bloated feeling, headache, depression, and to maintain normal fluid balance. Ovarian neuralgia. Spermatorrhoea in the male. Threatened abortion: miscarriage.
Preparations: Thrice daily. Average dose: 1-2g.
Combines well with Beth root. (F. Fletcher Hyde)
Tea. Does not yield its properties to simple infusion.
Decoction. Half-1 teaspoon to each cup water gently simmered 20 minutes. Dose: half-1 cup.
Liquid extract BHC Vol 1. 1:1 in 45 per cent ethanol. Dose: 1-2ml.
Tincture BHC Vol 1. 1:5 in 45 per cent alcohol. Dose: 2-5ml.
Powder. Equal parts Helonias and Beth root: 500mg (two 00 capsules or one-third teaspoon).
Popular combination. Tablets/capsules. Powdered Helonias BHP (1983) 120mg; powdered Parsley BHP (1983) 60mg; powdered Black Cohosh BHP (1983) 30mg; powdered extract Raspberry leaves 3:1 – 16.70mg. (Gerard House)
Note: Large doses may cause vomiting. ... helonias
Infection by any parasitic worm. (See worm infestation.)... helminth infestation
a fairly common painful nodule on the upper part of the ear. It occurs mainly in middle-aged or elderly men and characteristically prevents the sufferer from sleeping on the affected side; it is readily treated by being cut out.... chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis
(helco-) combining form denoting an ulcer.... helc
n. a genus of spiral flagellated Gram-negative bacteria. The species H. pylori (formerly classified as Campylobacter pylori) is found in the stomach within the mucous layer. It occurs in the majority of middle-aged people and may cause gastritis. It is almost invariably present in duodenal ulceration and usually in gastric ulceration. Testing to confirm infection includes the urea breath test. Eradication of the organism (using various combinations of antibiotics and *antisecretory drugs) promotes ulcer healing. H. pylori has been implicated in some forms of stomach cancer and in coronary heart disease. The role of other Helicobacter species in the causation of disease in humans is unclear.... helicobacter
see HEMS.... helicopter-based emergency medical services
n. the narrow opening between the scala vestibuli and the scala tympani at the tip of the *cochlea in the ear.... helicotrema
combining form denoting the sun.... helio
an eruption of violet-coloured macules with variable scale and oedema that predominantly affects the eyelids but may be more widespread. It is usually asymptomatic and is a cutaneous sign of *dermatomyositis.... heliotrope rash
n. the outer curved fleshy ridge of the *pinna of the outer ear.... helix
see achalasia. [E. Heller (1877–1964), Austrian pathologist]... heller’s operation
a test for the presence of protein (albumin) in the urine. A quantity of urine is carefully poured onto the same quantity of pure nitric acid in a test tube. A white ring forms at the junction of the liquids if albumin is present. However, a similar result may be obtained if the urine contains certain drugs or is very concentrated. A dark brown ring indicates the presence of an abnormally high level of potassium indoxyl sulphate in the urine (see indicanuria). [J. F. Heller (1813–71), Austrian pathologist]... heller’s test
a mixture of potassium dichromate, sodium sulphate, mercuric chloride, formaldehyde, and distilled water, used in the preservation of bone marrow. [K. Helly (20th century), Swiss pathologist]... helly’s fluid
n. any of the various parasitic worms, including the *flukes, *tapeworms, and *nematodes.... helminth
n. the study of parasitic worms.... helminthology
a type of T *lymphocyte that plays a key role in cell-mediated immunity by recognizing foreign antigen on the surface of *antigen-presenting cells when this is associated with the individual’s *MHC antigens, having been processed by antigen-presenting cells. Helper T cells stimulate the production of *cytotoxic T cells, which destroy the target cells.... helper t cell
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